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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Crime Scene Cleanups?

Posted on Aug 3, 2017 2:55pm PDT

Crime scene cleanup teams restore your home back to normal after a violent
incident occurs on your property. They handle blood cleanup and deal with
other biohazards so you can focus on recovering. One incorrect assumption
people often have is that the police will arrange for and pay for crime
scene cleanup, but hiring cleaners in Orlando is the responsibility of
the homeowner. Since the police don’t cover the cost of cleanup,
will your insurance?

Most insurance policies offer coverage for crime scene cleanup services.
In your policy, this kind of cleanup is usually referred to as biohazard
coverage. This kind of coverage usually not only pays for cleanup after
a crime but also after an unattended death or suicide. If an incident
occurs on your property, contact your insurance company to determine your
level of coverage. The crime scene cleaning company may also be able to
help with insurance filings and can provide an estimate of the cleaning
costs before beginning work.